Best Online Counseling Programs in Wenatchee, WA (2026)

Wenatchee, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Wenatchee has a population of about 35,502. Median household income is $70,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $89,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Wenatchee

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Wenatchee. Distances are calculated from Wenatchee city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Wenatchee

Wenatchee is part of the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area (BLS area code 48300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Wenatchee at a Glance

Other Wenatchee-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Ellensburg, WA – 31.1 mi away (22,847 pop)
• Moses Lake, WA – 53.5 mi away (36,662 pop)
• Yakima, WA – 58.4 mi away (133,687 pop)
• Snoqualmie, WA – 71.0 mi away (25,455 pop)
• Maple Valley, WA – 80.0 mi away (25,698 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Wenatchee, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Wenatchee. The closest is Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, WA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lake Washington Institute of Technology (87.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Wenatchee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Wenatchee are: Social and Community Service Manager ($89,900), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($82,300), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($75,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ellensburg instead of Wenatchee?

Ellensburg, WA is 31.1 miles from Wenatchee and has its own set of local counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Wenatchee an affordable place to study counseling?

Wenatchee’s median household income of $70,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wenatchee while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.